Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
253B5D
RGB
37, 59, 93
HSL
216, 43%, 25%
HSB
216, 60%, 36%
CMYK
60, 37, 0, 64
LAB
24, 0, -23
LCH
24, 23, 270
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 259
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
24, -9, -28
HWB
216, 15%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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